10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr Malinga

Anyone who listens to the song Via Orlando instantly gets a picture of Dr Malinga in their head doing his famous kick. There’s more to him than his crazy performances and loud personality. Have a look at the list below to add to your knowledge about him.

1. Dr Malinga grew up in Themba, Hammanskraal.

2. His first Job was to hand out pamphlets for furniture shops. He also did promotions for furniture shops like Rhino Cash and Carry, Russells and Ellerines.

3. Dr Malinga also used to enter competitions and won the Mmbabane Cultural Calabash Competition three years in a row. He also won a Mazda 3 when he entered the Voice of Choice held on Thobela Radio.

4. His idol is Rebecca Malope.

5. He wears suit in all his performances.

6. He wears suits because he wants to liven them up and kill the general perception being that they are boring.

7. His name is Doctor Goodwill Malinga.

8. Dr Malinga is one of four and was raised by his grandmother.

9. Dr Malinga used to singing at Morula Casino. In 2010 he met DJ Sir Javas and did vocals for DJ Choice’s Casanova and Black Motion’s Father To Be.

10. He got married in 2013. He and his wife live with their one-year-old daughter and his wife’s son from another relationship.